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The Final Word Cricket Podcast

Adam Collins, Geoff Lemon

Cricket for everyone – your friendly guide to the world"s strangest sport. Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins combine match analysis with irreverence, politics, interviews and history as they follow the game they love around the world. You can support the show at patreon.com/thefinalword. Get your big NordVPN discount: https://nordvpn.com/tfw

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80:18

Story Time 262 – A megastar footballer’s weird Shield...

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2026/03/14

It's Story Time, our weekly walk through cricket history. This week, a detailed analysis of every Adam to turn out in a first class game, with the most interesting tale of them all the guy who played only once, yet had time to run into a Final Word fave. Speaking of them, a double from a former guest is featured by Daniel Norcross, who is with Adam this week in the co-host seat. To finish, The Great Barrie Robran’s unexpected Sheffield Shield cameo. Your Nerd Pledge numbers for this week: 14.29

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42:14

Clare Connor's (nearly) Exit Interview

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2026/03/12

Season 19 Episode 32: Three months to the day from the start of the Women's T20 World Cup, there's nobody better to chat with, to chart the rise of the women's game in the nine years since England last hosted a global tournament, than Clare Connor. A giant of cricket administration, she's had her fingerprints over the transformation we've all seen; her ambition, in so many ways, now realised. A guest well known to our audience, Clare spoke with Adam about her nearly two decades as managing director

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68:59

HOWMADSCRICKET? (sic)

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2026/03/10

Season 19 Episode 31: Normal service resumes, kind of, with Geoff joining Adam fresh off a trip to Meredith for a news week headlined by Gulf air routes being shut down, and first-class cricket's first ever triple hat-trick. Plenty on the women's game, with Amelia Kerr setting records while West Indies players get dudded, as well as some boiled-frog World Cup aftermath and another big Shield round.Support the show with a Nerd Pledge

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76:53

Story Time 261 – Monty never knew he was a Test captain

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2026/03/09

It's Story Time, our weekly walk through cricket history. This week, the man who was Test captain but never knew – an emblem of his peculiar life, told wonderfully by Daniel Norcross. Adam finds an excuse to go back to a beautiful line on contemporary of Bradman who had the knack of stepping up when it mattered most. Later, some love for the long lost tour game, those played in Australia and some others played by Shane Warne. Your Nerd Pledge numbers for this week: 189.00 - RichieB 13.19 -

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45:35

TFW Daily - India the GOAT - T20 World Cup 2026, Final

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2026/03/08

T20 World Cup Daily, 2026, Final – India/New Zealand: It was an all-round display of near-perfection from an Indian team who were too strong, too skilled, and too smart for their opponents on the day that counted the most. Carrying the weight of 1.5bn supporters? No problem. Bharat Sundarsen joins Daniel Norcross. Get 15% off Step One men’s or women’s underwear at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠uk.stepone.life/discount/TFW148⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CBUS Super - Build your something. Visit

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26:53

TFW Daily - Midge leaves a winner - Australia v India...

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2026/03/08

Australia v India Women’s Test, 2026, Perth, Day 3: Alyssa Healy capped off a remarkable career with a final victory. The result was a foregone conclusion, but not before India let the Aussies know that they weren't for rolling over. Despite the respective retirements and results, the future looks bright for both sides. Bharat Sundaresan joins Daniel Norcross. Support the show with a Nerd Pledge

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25:51

TFW Daily - India out to exorcise demons – T20 World...

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2026/03/07

T20 World Cup Daily, 2026, Final Preview – India/New Zealand: India face New Zealand in an ICC final for the third time since 2021 and will not only be desperate to make that a 2-1 scoreline, but to go some way towards shedding themselves of the memories of 2023 in this same stadium. Both teams are peaking in time for the big one. Can India’s superstars send 120,000 fans into raptures, or will New Zealand spoil another party for the hosts? Fidel Fernando joins Adam Collins. Get 15% off Step

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32:33

TFW Daily - Sutherland, Galaxy Boss - Australia v...

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2026/03/07

Australia v India Women’s Test, 2026, Perth, Day 2: Annabel Sutherland stood head and shoulders above the pack, literally and metaphorically, to not only take charge of the Tests and series but to prove herself as the most valuable player in the world at the present time. Daniel Norcross is joined by Bharat Sundaresan, who met more grannies and the Geraldton Women’s Team during the day. Support the show with a Nerd Pledge

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29:11

TFW Daily – Action-packed & honours even? -...

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2026/03/06

Australia v India Women’s, Only Test, Perth, 2026: A rare Test Match between Australia and India’s Women’s teams and an even rarer outing for the pink ball saw wickets tumble throughout the day. Who’s on top? It’s hard to tell. Bharat Sundaresan joins Daniel Norcross.Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/thefinalword⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and win a

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35:04

TFW Daily – India one win from euphoria - T20 World...

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2026/03/05

T20 World Cup Daily, 2026, Semi Finals, Day 25 – India/England: A wildly high-scoring semi at Mumbai finished the way we all expected it would, with the mighty men in blue booking their place in the Sunday decider, but not before a Bethell blinder. It's Daniel Norcross with Bharat Sundaresan.Get 15% off Step One men’s or women’s underwear at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠uk.stepone.life/discount/TFW148⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CBUS Super - Build your something. Visit

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32:36

TFW Daily – Finn’s carnage - T20 World Cup 2026, Semi...

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2026/03/04

T20 World Cup Daily, 2026, Semi Finals, Day 24 – New Zealand/South Africa: South Africa went into this semi-final confidently, and rightfully, wearing the favourites tag. However, nobody could have predicted the fire and brimstone they had to face if they were to overcome the nice guys of international cricket. Fidel Fernando joins Adam Collins.Get 15% off Step One men’s or women’s underwear at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠uk.stepone.life/discount/TFW148⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CBUS Super - Build your something

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60:22

Are England still sacking McCullum if they win the...

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2026/03/03

Season 19 Episode 30: The superstar England newsbreaker Will Macpherson joins Adam at The Oval exactly a month before the county season begins, prompting consideration about what England might do in the remarkable event that they win a World Cup having so badly botched the Ashes. Also, potential shadow bans for Pakistani players, Alyssa Healy’s perfect ending, the Ranji Trophy Final, a prospective European Five Nations and plenty in between.Support the show with a Nerd Pledge

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29:03

TFW Daily - Samson comes of age - T20 World Cup 2026,...

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2026/03/01

T20 World Cup Daily, 2026, Super 8s, Day 23 – India/West Indies, South Africa/Zimbabwe: Sanju Samson repaid the faith and has belatedly set alight India’s World Cup campaign. It sets up a blockbuster semi-final with England in Mumbai, with last year’s epic Test series still fresh in the memory. We also bid farewell to tournament surprise packages, Zimbabwe. Fidel Fernando joins Daniel Norcross. Get 15% off Step One men’s or women’s underwear

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29:13

TFW Daily – Pakistan blow golden chance - T20 World...

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2026/02/28

T20 World Cup Daily, 2026, Super 8s, Day 22 – Pakistan/Sri Lanka: Pakistan’s openers put on 176 and had their fans dreaming that the miracle semi-final place was more than a possibility, so what happened from there? Dasun Shanuka happened. Unpacking a rollercoaster day is Bharat Sundaresan flying solo. Get 15% off Step One men’s or women’s underwear at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠uk.stepone.life/discount/TFW148⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CBUS Super - Build your something. Visit

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76:35

Story Time 260 – Advanced Hair, yeah yeah

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2026/02/28

It's Story Time, our weekly walk through cricket history. This week, the originator of hair-replacement therapy, the first Australian cricketer with an earring (probably), the man who allegedly brought punk to cricket (not really). You know who we mean. Also, one of the few huge innings to deserve full acclaim, a legend's early foray into something different, and the brief flourish of a player who through no fault of their own might have given more.Your Nerd Pledge numbers for this week: 4.01 -

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29:47

TFW Daily - NZ give Pakistan hope – T20 World Cup...

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2026/02/27

T20 World Cup Daily, 2026, Super 8s, Day 21 – England/New Zealand: A tournament that seemed destined for certainty was thrown into chaos by a late England comeback. We now need to wait until Sunday to find out not only who will be in the semi-finals, but also where they will be played. Attempting to untangle the permutations is Fidel Fernando, who joins Geoff Lemon.Support our show with a Nerd Pledge

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38:12

TFW Daily - India setup knockout with Windies - T20...

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2026/02/26

T20 World Cup Daily, 2026, Super 8s, Day 20 – India/Zimbabwe, South Africa/West Indies: What a difference a day of cricket makes. A powerhouse display from India and a meek top-order collapse from the West Indies have set the scene for a de facto quarter-final between the two in an old-fashioned Sunday night blockbuster. Firdose Moonda joins Daniel Norcross.Support our show with a Nerd Pledge

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20:27

TFW Daily - Santner Claus delivers - T20 World Cup...

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2026/02/25

T20 World Cup Daily, 2026, Super 8s, Day 18 – New Zealand/Sri Lanka: New Zealand’s unassuming captain delivered his presence at the crease to turn around The Black Caps stuttering tournament hopes. Sri Lanka will look at the first 14 overs of the match and will wonder what happened afterwards. Senior Writer for Cricinfo, Fidel Fernando, joins Adam Collins. Support our show with a Nerd Pledge

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47:43

TFW Daily - Seriously, are England good or bad? - T20...

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2026/02/25

T20 World Cup Daily, 2026, Super 8s, Day 18 – England/Pakistan: The tournament’s most perplexing team are the first through to the semi-finals, but how? Harry Brook joined a rare club with the bat, but it still was almost for nothing. What’s the route for Pakistan to go through to the knockout stage? Matt Roller joins Bharat Sundaresan. Support our show with a Nerd Pledge

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67:35

Is Australia's Olympic cricket path in danger?

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2026/02/24

Season 19 Episode 29: After being dumped out of the T20 World Cup, the next question is whether that will affect Australia's qualification for the 2028 Olympics. Also this week, shadowbans of Pakistan cricketers look set to extend from the IPL to most of the other T20 leagues in the world. Once again, follow the money. Australia's women are having a tussle with India, there's a big Shield round, and our first Step One giveaway. Support the show with a Nerd Pledge

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